Strategic Planning Survey - We Need to Hear from You |
It is a simple, 1-minute survey featuring two questions that each require just a one word answer, but it will provide critical insight for the direction of the Daytona Regional Chamber over the next three years.
The process is simple:
- Click the button below.
- Enter your name.
- Enter a one-word answer for the first question, then click Submit, then click Next.
- Enter a one-word answer for the second question, then click Submit, then click Finish.
- Enjoy our thanks for helping guide your Daytona Regional Chamber!
Click the button below to share your thoughts on the role of the Daytona Regional Chamber and the biggest community need the Daytona Regional Chamber can fulfill.
We will share the results with you in the September 21 edition of The Edge.
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The Edge Arrives on Tuesday Due to Labor Day Holiday
After observing the Labor Day holiday, The Edge is being delivered on Tuesday this week. We'll return to regular Monday delivery on September 13.
Business After Hours Hosted by Plaza Resort & Spa
Now is the time to keep developing your new client pipeline and building your professional network. Business After Hours provides the relaxed atmosphere you need to do both of those things. This month, we'll be visiting the Plaza Resort & Spa. Find more information under the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
Soft Skills Youth Summit Provides Mission-Oriented Sponsor Opportunity
In partnership with Volusia County Schools, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Soft Skills Youth Summit. Soft skills have been noted as a need by many business leaders across a wide variety of industry categories. Sponsorships are available to help provide this critical program. See more below in Workforce & Education.
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Lend Your Voice to the Direction of the Daytona Regional Chamber |
Take part in helping to craft the strategic plan that will guide the work of the Daytona Regional Chamber for the next three year. At the top of this edition of The Edge, there is a link to a brief two-question survey that should take no longer than one minute to complete.
Hearing from our membership in this process is critical to ensure we're representing the broad cross-section of businesses that are part of our organization. Thank you very much for your support and your feedback.
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Will You Invest in the Future Workforce? |
Show our future workforce you are invested in their development by sponsoring the Soft Skills Youth Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m. at Speedway Indoor Karting.
Addressing a need identified throughout the region and across industry sectors, the Daytona Regional Chamber is partnering with Volusia County Schools, with support from CareerSource Flagler Volusia.
Approximately 100 high school juniors and seniors will take part in this interactive program with business leaders sharing their expertise on the requirements of a professional workplace.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Soft Skills Youth Summit
Wednesday, October 6 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Speedway Indoor Karting (2455 W International Speedway Blvd Suite 300, Daytona Beach)
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Welcome These New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
When businesses invest in Daytona Regional Chamber membership, they are making a commitment to improving the community by supporting our mission to advocate for a strong economic and business environment.
Reach out to them, introduce yourself and your organization, and thank them for joining in the collective effort to foster success in our region.
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September Business After Hours: Plaza Resort & Spa |
Build your network and develop future clientele at the next Business After Hours this Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Plaza Resort & Spa will host the September event.
Come enjoy great company, food and beverage, and spend time with like-minded business leaders.
We know safety is important to everyone. With the increasing number of COVID cases in our County we continue to encourage you to safely participate at a level that is comfortable to you. We ask that you wear a mask while attending our programs and meetings indoors or are unable to social distance inside or out. We will respectfully abide by any requirements that are stipulated by our venue hosts and ask that you respect this decision and continue supporting our local business community.
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15 Ideas for Increasing Your Revenue Quickly |
The past eighteen months have certainly not been something they taught us in business school. It started with a global pandemic and mandatory lockdowns of non-essential businesses, then erupted in costs of goods and services skyrocketing, only to complete this craziness with an employee shortage, and rent and real estate costs going through the roof for most areas of the country.
Whew!
If you’re like most businesses, you’re probably looking for ways to increase your revenue. READ MORE
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Tuesday, September 21 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Plaza Resort & Spa (600 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Thank You Sponsors of the Sold Out Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown |
Once again the Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown is a sell out event this year. Many thanks to the following Daytona Regional Chamber members for their support of the event.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
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SAVE THE DATE: Annual Awards Luncheon Set for November 3 |
The 2021 Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 3. Mark your calendars now to attend this signature event recognizing some of the leaders in our business community, including:
- Small Business of the Year
- Nonprofit of the Year
- Young Professional of the Year
- Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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Friday, September 10 - 7:00 a.m. Check-In, 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club (100 Plantation Bay Dr, Ormond Beach)
SOLD OUT - Select Sponsorships Remain
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SAVE THE DATE
2021 Annual Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, November 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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New Blog Launched, Brings Impact of Advocacy Home |
The cornerstone of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is to advocate on behalf of the region’s business community on critical issues at all levels of government – local, state, and federal.
We're thrilled to launched a new blog connecting those critical issues to the impact of running your business on a day-to-day basis. The first blog entries cover such topics as:
- Workforce Development
- Education
- Tax Revenues
- Non-Compete Clauses
To read the blog as well as get more information on the key issues affecting your day-to-day operations, check out the Advocacy page on our website. Just scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the latest articles.
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